| Issue ID | 1610119 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11268482 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 13/08/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Went to get an oil change 5 months after purchasing this car a d there was metal shavings in the oil. Mechanic said this type of engine was notorious for this and we would need a new motor very soon. No check engine light or anything so we had no idea this was happening. The motor locked up around 74,000 miles while driving down the highway. This doesn't seem fair at all! First car loan i've ever taken and can't even drive the car or afford a new motor, yet still making my payments on the loan... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BARTLESVILLE, OK |
| VIN pattern | KNAFK5A8XG5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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